Rome, Extended

The transcript explores the Byzantine Empire's identity as the Roman Empire, emphasizing its Greek-speaking culture and continuity of Roman institutions. It discusses the term 'Room' and its evolving meaning, especially with the Seljuk Turks' influence. The Byzantine Empire maintained Roman law and administrative practices, highlighting its historical continuity. Greek became a dominant language due to Alexander the Great's conquests, shaping the empire's culture. The transcript also examines the multilingual nature of empires and Constantine's vision for Constantinople, emphasizing the importance of language diversity in maintaining an empire.

How did the establishment of Constantinople influence the linguistic landscape of the region?

What were the implications of the multilingual nature of empires as discussed in the text?

How did the Congress of Alexander the Great contribute to the linguistic situation in the Byzantine Empire?